1.11.2014

Censored: A Minneapolis arts experiment

"Thanks so much for installing your art here!
Unfortunately there was a topic we didn't discuss - nudes! I know it's
perfectly normal and beautiful in the art world, but the management here
prefers to stay away from nudity because of the family friendly nature
of a coffee shop. I'm so sorry! We took down four of the paintings and
they are in our locked storage area - you're welcome to stop by and pick
them up anytime, and if you're able, replace the spots with other work.
Again sorry to be all censor-y on ya, I do wish we had more leeway."

Okay. No problem. Nudity isn't family friendly here. And cultural norms are important. Or something.

Just for fun, I decided to make some censorship fig leaves, cover the offending areas with these, and rehang the show. Want to see how it turned out?